Belkin PM01122EA-B user manual Introduction, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your N Wireless Router” on the next page. By following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:

Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:

Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

Easy installation – Belkin’s Setup Assistant makes setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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Contents Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N MimoAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phones Router PlacementSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkProduct Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview System Requirements Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your RouterKnowing your Router Internet Status Modem StatusResetting the Router Connections to Wired Computers GrayPower Jack Black Reset ButtonConnecting and Configuring your Router Setup Assistant Ethernet USBModem Requirements Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Connecting and Configuring your RouterSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Select CountryProgress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Connecting and Configuring your Router Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Progress Screen Picking the Security Type Creating a Network Key Transferring the Key Verifying the Connection Congratulations Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideLogging into the Router Alternate Setup Method Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation Links Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicators LAN SettingsInternet Settings FeaturesName Setting your Connection Type Host NameChange WAN MAC Address ISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEIP Address Subnet MaskMTU PasswordService Name User NameGet IP by Dhcp Pptp PasswordService IP Address Pptp AccountDisconnect after X… Cloning your MAC Address Entering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsViewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface IP Address Dhcp ServerIP Pool Viewing the Dhcp Client List Lease TimeLocal Domain Name Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network Settings802.11g only Changing the Wireless Channel802.11n only Using the Wireless Mode Switch Extension Channel OffUsing the Bandwidth Switch 20MHz only20MHz/40MHz Auto Changing the Wireless Security Settings Protected Mode SwitchUsing Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point ModeSetting up an Allow Access List Setting MAC Address ControlSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the FirewallConfiguring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Choosing an Application Setting Client IP FiltersEnabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSBlocking an Icmp Ping UtilitiesRestarting the Router Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Downloading a New Version of FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsTroubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Mimo N1 Mimo Belkin Wireless Comparison ChartCountry Number Internet adress Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement F5D8236-4v2Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationEurope-European Union Notice What the period of coverage is What is not covered by this warranty?How state law relates to the warranty 0560